Liberty Media has posted big numbers in their 2nd quarter financial results and this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup has all the details. I also have reactions from teams on Fox’s purchase of a share in IndyCar, future schedule plans for the World Rally Championships and why exit clauses in F1 contracts are more important than money.
Motorsport Industry News
Formula 1
Liberty Media released their second quarter financial results for 2025. After posting just $403 million in the opening quarter, $150 million down on the same period last year, revenue has grown to $1.226 billion for the three months to June 30. The 10 F1 teams are entitled to more than $513 million of that, up from just $114 million in Q1.
“The F1 movie from Apple debuted to well-deserved accolades, marking the largest box office theatrical release for any streaming service and captivating audiences of both core and new F1 fans alike. Cultural moments like the F1 movie alongside exciting on-track action are generating strong viewership trends and especially robust social and digital engagement, including a record number of social impressions delivered by content posted on official F1 channels.”
Indycar
The overall reaction to Fox purchasing a stake in IndyCar has had nothing but a positive reaction from team owners with everyone looking forward to a new era of growth. BlackBook Motorsport and Forbes looks at what to expect next.
- Why did Fox invest in IndyCar and what happens next?
- Mics Out podcast: Why Fox invested in IndyCar and what this deal means
- What McLaren CEO Zak Brown Thinks Of FOX Acquiring A Third Of IndyCar
Quick Takes on the Business of Motorsport This Week
- The factors behind the WRC 2026 calendar reshuffle (Autosport)
- What’s next for WRC Rally GB’s revival plans? (Autosport Plus)
- WRC eyes Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia for new race in 2027 (BlackBook Motorsport)
- Ferrari shares slump 12% in biggest drop since 2016 listing (Reuters)
- Steiner finalising purchase of Tech3 MotoGP team (Autosport)
- Racing Ahead: The UK’s Motorsport Industry and Its Worldwide Reach (After Market News)
- Navigating Speed, Strategy, & Innovation in Motorsport and Beyond (Mark Preston)
- ‘F1’ Returns to Imax Theaters After Becoming Brad Pitt’s Highest-Grossing Movie Ever (Variety)
- The Rise of Two-Car Teams in SRO: Mid-Tier Entries Surge 25% in 2025 (Vantage)
Highlights from the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds boldly predicts that Gen 5 race cars could soon rival Formula 1 machinery, marking an exciting evolution in electric racing. In this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, discover how these advancements are shaping the future of Formula E and the latest sustainable motorsport developments from around the globe. Stay tuned for more insights into the world of eco-friendly racing!
The Numbers
F1 within 1m viewers of NASCAR as 1.22m watch Hungarian GP on ESPN (Blackbook Motorsport)
Motorsport Law Roundup
A look at some of the legal and regulatory issues and analysis in Motorsport this week
Julian Jakobi, who has managed dozens of great names like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Jacques Villeneuve, Juan Pablo Montoya and more recently Sergio Perez and continues to manage a stable of drivers across multiple race series, explains to Autosport on why exit clauses in F1 contracts are more important than money.
A North Carolina judge last Thursday issued a “temporary restraining order preventing” Rick Ware Racing from selling its NASCAR team to T.J. Puchyr as “part of an ongoing legal dispute with” Legacy Motor Club. The order “remains in place for 10 days” and Legacy MC is “required to post a bond of” $5M by end of business Friday.
NASCAR and the two teams it’s locked in a legal battle with, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, will be back in court in late August to argue over charters. RACER explains what the issues are and what could happen next.
Singaporean-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng, the man responsible for bringing the Singapore Grand Prix to the city state, has pleaded guilty to abetting obstruction of justice. Mr Ong made the plea on Monday following his involvement in a travel saga that surrounded ex-transportation minister Subramaniam Iswaran.
Motorsport Sponsorship, Partnership News and Analysis
The latest motorsport sponsorship deals, partnerships and related analysis that were announced this week
- Spire Motorsports Lands Two-Race Partnership with Fly Alliance (Racing America)
- Audi’s Revolut deal reflects a broader sponsorship realignment (The Sponsor)
- Revolution Race Cars Partners with MyWorkwear to Launch Exclusive Race Team Workwear (Revolution)
- Bisleri enters Indian motorsport with strategic IRF partnership (Sports Mint)
- Lotus Emira becomes official Safety Car of British F4 (British F4)
- Monster Energy strikes eight-figure deal as first title sponsor of SMX World Championship (BlackBook Motorsport)
- Fintech’s Surging Influence: How $500M+ in F1 Sponsorships Signals a Digital Overhaul (Vantage)
- NASCAR’s Resurgence: A Marketer’s Perspective on Sponsorship Innovation and Opportunity (Patrick Judge)
- McDonald’s is advertising its new McDonaldland Meal on its paint scheme with 23XI Racing (Adam Stern)
- How IndyCar Fueled The Record Growth Of A Once Local Coffee Brand (TWSN)
- MSR looks to build on music tie-in campaign (RACER)
Team & Manufacturer News
A roundup of the latest team news from around the world of motorsport
- FIA grants WRC teams extra development freedom for Rally1 swansong (WRC)
- The Tale of Two Astons (Business of Speed)
- AO Racing evaluating GTP step-up, but unlikely for 2026 (RACER)
- How ITSM helps deliver results at McLaren Racing (Computer Weekly)
- Aston Martin Reshapes Its F1 Strategy in $147M Deal (Chris James)
- Nolan Siegel predicts new Arrow McLaren shop will improve quality of work (Motorsport Week)
- Lamborghini Pauses IMSA GTP program for 2026 Season (Lamborghini)
- McLaren Says Cadillac F1 Team Will Add Value To The Sport (GM Authority)
- New Renault CEO delivers verdict on Alpine’s F1 future (Motorsport Week)
- Gibson partners with NISMO, Bosch, Xtrac on next-gen LMP2 V6 turbo powertrain (RACER)
- Alpine just rejected the biggest takeover offer in Formula 1 history despite 2025 struggles (F1 Oversteer)
Motorsport Movers & Shakers
Times & Star looks at the career of M-Sport boss and new FIA deputy president Malcolm Wilson. “I have got a great passion for the sport of rally, at the moment it is not where it should be or it could be, or it used to be, so I felt if I can put something back into the sport that has given me a great, incredible life then I would like to try and do it.”
You can read the complete profile here.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
